Oct 20, 2016 · A noted Philadelphia lawyer known for his aggressive style defending alleged criminals in court has taken that strategy to the streets in a fight against a bank he claims cheated him. Chuck Peruto, the contrabass-voiced criminal defense attorney, handed out flyers that read “Do Not Bank at Santander” while a group of friends marched outside […]
Aug 25, 2017 · When expressing the right to peacefully assemble, there are guidelines to follow in Philadelphia.Here’s a breakdown of the rules to apply for a permit for demonstrations. The city defines a demonstration as “a public assembly, a meeting or gathering, a rally or protest event, a political rally or event, a demonstration, speechmaking, marching, the holding of vigils or …
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The George Floyd protests and riots in Philadelphia were a series of protests and riots occurring in the City of Philadelphia. Unrest in the city began as a response to the murder of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020. Numerous protests, rallies and marches have taken place in Philadelphia in solidarity with protestors in Minneapolis and across the United …
About 66,000 people gathered in Center City Philadelphia to protest, organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Protesters started at the Philadelphia Museum of Art before marching along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Philadelphia City Hall. Demonstrators also gathered outside the African American Museum in Philadelphia. Mayor Kenney, along with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, took a knee with protesters. In anticipation of the protests, streets in Center City Philadelphia along with Interstate 676 (Vine Street Expressway) were closed. An African-American couple who had already scheduled their wedding in the vicinity of the protest took their photos in the middle of the large crowd.
Workers and volunteers cleaned broken windows and trash in Center City. Streets in Center City were closed to traffic. Looting and destruction continued in Center City and spread to other parts of the city including Northeast Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia. Police cars were set on fire in West Philadelphia. A curfew went into effect at 6 p.m.
A mural of former Police Commissioner and Mayor Frank Rizzo, located near 900 South 9th Street, in the Italian Market section of South Philadelphia, was painted over starting at 5:00 AM Sunday morning and finishing at about 6:00 AM. "We know that the removal of this mural does not erase painful memories and are deeply apologetic for the amount of grief it has caused. We believe this is a step in the right direction and hope to aid in healing our city through the power of thoughtful and inclusive public art," a spokesperson for Mural Arts, the nonprofit that maintains and creates murals around the city, said in a statement.
Mayor Kenney, along with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, took a knee with protesters. In anticipation of the protests, streets in Center City Philadelphia along with Interstate 676 (Vine Street Expressway) were closed.
A defund the police rally took place in Center City Philadelphia near the future headquarters of the Philadelphia Police Department. Several streets in Center City Philadelphia were closed along with Interstate 676 (Vine Street Expressway).
Then a second wave of violence broke out when a group of around 50 protesters met an armed group of approximately 100 counter protesters. The latter group was heard chanting "U.S.A" before a brawl ensued and a man from each side was detained.
In the early morning, the statue of former Philadelphia mayor Frank Rizzo was removed from the steps of the Municipal Services Building and placed in secure storage at the Department of Public Property. Current mayor Jim Kenney commented, "The statue is a deplorable monument to racism, bigotry, and police brutality for members of the Black community, the LGBTQ community, and many others. The treatment of these communities under Mr. Rizzo's leadership was among the worst periods in Philadelphia's history." More peaceful protests occurred in the city on June 3, with streets in Center City Philadelphia closed and a curfew in effect at 6 p.m.